Jul 14 2026
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Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe

Inspired by The Divide Bar & Grill
Time30m
Serves4

Penne pasta with hamburger, house made mac & cheese sauce, garnished with green onion

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Meat

Mac & Cheese Sauce

Garnish

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Meat Cooking

  1. 2

    Brown the Ground Beef

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.

Mac & Cheese Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In the same skillet used for the beef, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add the Cheeses

    Reduce heat to low and add the cheddar cheese and cream cheese to the thickened milk mixture. Stir until melted and smooth. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 5

    Combine Pasta, Beef, and Sauce

    Add the cooked penne pasta and browned ground beef to the cheese sauce. Stir well to combine and ensure everything is evenly coated in the sauce.

Serving

  1. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Serve the cheeseburger pasta hot, garnished with sliced green onions on top.

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